Expeditions in Antarctica

Expeditions to Antarctica depart between November and March each year, when conditions in the Southern Ocean are most suited to the sea crossing from South America to the Antarctic Peninsula. We've put a portfolio of our favourite - and we think the best - expeditions to the seventh continent and whichever you choose

you can rest assured you will be travelling with a highly-respected operator with many years of experience. When you travel to Antarctica be sure to pack your spirit of adventure - plans and itineraries can change at a moment's notice due to sea, weather or ice conditions.

IAATO Accreditation - your guarantee of quality

At Expedition Cruise Specialists we care about preserving our natural earth for future generations. That's why you can rest assured that each and every one of the Antarctic expedition ships we feature is accredited with the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators.

Founded in 1991, IAATO represents Antarctic tour operators and others organising and conducting travel to Antarctica to the Antarctic Treaty Parties, the international conservation community and the public at large. IAATO has resolved to promote safe and environmentally responsible practices in its effort to protect Antarctica. This effort is unique, and the challenge to maintain environmentally responsible tourism exists to this extent in no other region of the world.

What other cruisers say

"One of the true bucket list items, done before we were too old to experience a true expedition into unexplored areas of the Amazon headwaters. We saw and experienced things one would read in a book or see in a NatGeo magazine. The truly plush and high-class riverboat experience can only be described in superlatives."

What we say

"This 14-day expedition is one of the most comprehensive Kimberley expeditions available. You'll see all of the icons of the Kimberley (when the waterfalls are at their most powerful), whilst enjoying the company of the laid back Aussie crew and local guides. Great food, a casual atmosphere and no more than 18 guests ensures a memorable experience."

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If you’ve got your eye on an expedition cruise to Antarctica in the next few years, you might just want to clear your calendar for November / December 2021. A total solar eclipse will occur over Antarctica on 4 December 2021, so...